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EU parliament backs law allowing offshore detention centres

The European Parliament approved on Wednesday an overhaul of migration policy aimed at ramping up deportations and allowing member states to set up detention centres abroad, in what critics describe…

EU Lawmakers Approve Expanded Protection Measures for Crime Victims

The European Parliament has approved new European Union rules aimed at strengthening support, protection measures and rights for victims of crime during criminal proceedings. On Thursday, Members of the European…

MEPs move forward with stricter EU return system for irregular migrants

A key committee of the European Parliament has adopted its position on proposed reforms to the European Union’s rules governing the return of non-EU nationals who are staying in the…

Amber heat health alerts issued as heatwave expected to hit UK

Amber heat health alerts have been issued as another heatwave is expected to hit the UK over the wee...

Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia’s full-scale war

Moscow has come under the largest Ukrainian attack since the start of the full-scale war, with close...

Italian government not planning social media ban for kids, says Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday said her government would not take the initiative...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 18 June 2026

Updated 1145 €7.5 Million Allocated to Final Phase of Heritage Restoration Scheme The governme...

US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks

The U.S. and Iran released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end thei...

Montenegro ready to assume EU membership responsibilities, president tells MEPs

Montenegro is ready to assume the responsibilities of European Union membership and contribute to th...

Update – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 17 June 2026

Updated 1205 Central Bank Sees Malta Growth Holding Firm Despite Middle East Risks: The Central B...

G7 leaders express optimism for peace after Trump’s ‘very good’ Zelenskiy meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia should make peace with Ukraine after a "very good" meeting ...

Caritas says record number of families sought assistance in Italy in 2025

Caritas Italia assisted 282,539 people in 2025, equivalent to the same number of family units as its...

Hungary amends constitution to impose eight-year limit on prime ministers

Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers to a maximum of ei...